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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,297.21 and 378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,297.21 and 378.06 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,297.21 = 378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,297.21 = 378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,297.21 × 378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 490,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,423.21/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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